Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

There truly is a lot to like about Light: Science and magic. First, it is the most complete reference to lighting that I have seen. Second, the authors, while assuming that you know little about lighting, present the topic in a nondemeaning manor, and advance the topic very quickly." -BC Books (May 2007) "'This is the first book I have seen on photographic lighting that is worth using as a text. Light-Science and Magic is about principles, not cheap tricks or the authors' portfolio. Thanks."---Pete Christman, Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting, Second Edition

If you already understand the basics of Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, you’ll be ready to move on to the sophisticated topics in this updated edition of Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions will teach you the real-world production secrets that professional animators use to achieve amazing results. In the second edition, you will find extensive and updated coverage of the latest theories and trends in addition to an enclosed CD with exclusive content to help you sharpen your skills.


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Lighting for Digital Video & Television

Digital video students and enthusiasts must learn lighting fundamentals and techniques to enhance the visual quality of their work. Moreover, since lighting specifications for digital video differ significantly from those for analog video or film, professional videographers and cinematographers must learn how to adapt their lighting skills for this new digital medium to ensure that the final product meets broadcast standards.

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Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd Edition)

Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to:
* Master Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application
* Convincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments
* Apply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images
* Design realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps
* Mimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings
* Render in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control
* Understand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios
* Develop your lighting reel to get a job in the industry

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Studio Lighting & Illumination Kit (SLIK)

A surprising number of presets, scenes, items, materials and video tutorials that were released that would help you create a "studio" lighting of your scenes. However SLIK you can quickly select the right solution to simulate studio lens used in the real world. Your renders will become more vivid and realistic. In the distribution of present version for Windows and Mac, as well as

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KelbyTraining Senior Portraits Lighting Techniques

James Schmelzer is an award winning photographer, lecturer, and has been the technical representative for F.J. Westcott Company for over 25 years. James has been actively involved in designing new light modifier products as well as creating instructional videos demonstrating control of light. He conducts workshops, speaks at seminars, and demonstrates lighting at tradeshows. He's also the author and creator of the Quality of Light video series. James has been a member of the Professional Photographers of America, where he holds the Master Craftsman Photographer Degree. He also holds a Master's Degree with the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. James is owner of Elite Photographic Studio in Shelby Township, Michigan where he specializes in High School Senior portraits and Weddings. ames has been photographing high school portraits for over 30 years. In this course, James shares his best techniques and hottest tricks that have made his style of photography an incredible success!

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Strobist Light Seminar Lighting Gear For Beginners (2008/DVDRip)

Eight-DVD set (approx. ten hours total) with David Hobby from the website Strobist.com. It is aimed at advanced amateur photographers who would like to gain a better understanding of how use small flashes off-camera to improve the quality of light in their photos. In English with English Subtitles.


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Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers

What is a portrait? The simple answer to the question,at least as defined by most dictionaries, is that a por-trait is a likeness of a person that features the face. If you've seen anyearly photographic portraiture, you know that these photos rarely pre-sented much more. The long exposures and slow emulsions oftennecessitated using a head brace, a metal yolk bolted to the back of aposing chair that served to immobilize the subject's head. Typical expo-sures were many seconds long and success was often measured in non-blurred images. Faces were recorded; emotion and nuance were not.

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Photographic Lighting Simplified

For aspiring photographers ready to transform their work from average to expert, here is the "bible" to lighting any subject and space effectively. In specific but nontechnical terms, Photographic Lighting Simplified explains how to take light sources–from outdoor bright sunlight to indoor household lighting–and recreate their effects in the studio. A series of enjoyable, hands-on assignments show readers tips for selecting the right camera format, film, and lenses; the basics of metering and testing; overviews of essential equipment for studio lighting

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Elinchrom Lighting For Perfect Portraits

A portraitist of international acclaim, Joe Craigs professional passion and artistic vision have made him a household name among photographers on four continents. His instinctive talent and magnetic charisma keep Joe Craig in great demand as a photographic consultant and lecturer around the globe. Clients confront his camera with remarkable ease and rare trust; within minutes, he knows their inner workings, fears, and dreams. The results of this rapport are intelligent portraits that transcend the usual clichés to speak volumes about personal character and the resiliency of the human spirit.

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Calumet Portrait Lighting Techniques With Bobbi Lane DVD

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Sessions with Joey L - Lighting & Photoshop Tutorial

The videos give you a first hand intimate experience from start to finish of a pro photo shoot. Learn what goes into the real advertisements, magazines and CD artwork you see in stores.


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Lynda.com Final Cut Pro Lighting Effects In Post

Final Cut Pro: Adding Lighting Effects in Post demonstrates how to use any version of Final Cut Pro to easily add animated lighting effects to existing footage. Going beyond basic techniques, Chris Meyer shares his personal experience and uses many examples to teach the best way to select and fine-tune lighting clips to enhance a variety of underlying shots. He presents techniques for subtle enhancements that will help hold the viewer's attention while adding production value to virtually any shot.

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Gnomon Training - Lighting and Rendering Series

Jeff is a self-taught freelance digital artist and has been freelancing for the past six years. In that time he has worked on many projects, a lot of which have been mechanical illustrations for companies like Johnson Controls, Trane, Carrier, and Honeywell. More recently he has spent some time teaching on-site mental ray classes, which he enjoys as it has allowed him to travel around the country and meet a lot of really great people.

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3DS Max Lighting

Includes CD-ROM with images, objects, scene files and all the figures in the book! Because good lighting is so critical to the final look of your shot, an understanding of how lighting works and how to use the available lighting tools is essential. 3ds max Lighting begins with a discussion of lighting principles and color theory and provides an introduction to the tools in 3ds max, finishing with a number of tutorials demonstrating the application of both 3ds max tools and lighting concepts.

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